Hosting a dinner party is loads of fun, but planning and carrying off a successful evening can be a little stressful. Those feelings of stress can rock your ‘hostess with the most-ess’ confidence, and sometimes lead to chaos in the kitchen … [...] Read more...

The cupcake has come a long way and today we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to flavours, decorations and sizes. Whether your event calls for something classic and elegant, or you’re looking for cupcake ideas that are whimsical and fun, we’ve found 10 fantastic cupca [...] Read more...

Got a party to plan? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed sometimes with all of the elements required to make your event happen just as you want it to. There are lots of things to consider and not often a lot of time to waste.In the anticipation and excitement before a party t [...] Read more...

The last thing most kids need is more toys for their birthday or Christmas. We often get asked for gift ideas for children by our party planners so we have created a list of the most awesome gifts for children that aren’t toys. If you’ve got a party to go to and you’re [...] Read more...

Don’t stress – here is a selection of dishes that are suitable to serve to all types of guests, from small fry to the in-laws, or even your partner’s boss! Check out these kid-friendly, sophisticated and casual meal plans. [...] Read more...

Here’s the dilemma: you sent out party invitations a month ago, and in the last few weeks the replies have rolled in steadily. But now that the RSVP date has lapsed, there are still lots of outstanding responses … and quite frankly, you’re starting to get a bit annoyed. [...] Read more...

When it comes to parties, doing it your self (D.I.Y), isn’t just a smart way to save money, it can also be very satisfying and with some planning and creativity – a lot of fun! [...] Read more...

Got a 2 year old birthday party to organise and not sure about how to keep the little ones entertained? By running some simple and fun games you can ensure that the fun continues and hopefully avoid some of the dramas that can emerge with a touch of 2 year old boredom o [...] Read more...

Do you have a signature cocktail? It’s always impressive when you’re out with friends to casually order a sexy-sounding cocktail with relative ease and style… Rather than devouring the often intimidating cocktail list next time you’re out and about, you can roll out a r [...] Read more...

Got a picnic to plan? You can make a picnic as fancy as you please, but if you want to keep things super simple, use our checklist below and enjoy the outdoors. [...] Read more...